Japanese Editor Fined in Local Court Case
H Yoshimura editor of Asahi Shin Bun faces a $100 fine after a court appearance regarding material aired by the paper. The proceedings referenced Rev. Yoshioka and a Japanese Episcopal Church pastor, with discussion of reputations and potential impact of publishing certain stories. An interpreter assisted Judge AW in delivering remarks about alleged vulgar content and warnings to prevent similar printings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Yoshimura
Asahi Shin Bun
Yoshioka
Parker Candidate for Supreme Bench
By United Press May 46 Judge Em S Parker of this city announced his candidacy for supreme court. Parker received support at a county bar convention as the preferred nominee when judges were appointed to the court. The race is likely to include Hadley as a challenger with Parker seeking election this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Em S Parker
Supreme Court of
Parker
Hadley
Metire
Bennett's Son Failing in Seattle Hospital After Accident
C Bennett, son of HF Bennett, remains gravely ill at Seattle General hospital after an accident on the Fourth. Attendants say his condition worsened today despite serum treatment and morphine injections. Officials would not release patient details but noted the case is monitored closely as supportive care continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A C. Bennett
Seattle General Hospital
Young Bennett
Fragmented OCR Item From Classical Concert Note
An incomplete OCR snippet mentions a classical concert in Gent with some names and dates blurred. The readable parts hint at a performance by a singer or ensemble and potential timing details but lack full context or clear facts.
King Haakon Proposed Wealth Division Satire
New York report quotes Chancellor Henry Mitchell Mac Cracken of New York University after a Seattle Star exclusive. He says King Haakon of Norway would be a good professor of political economy and recounts a joking proposal to divide wealth at Friday noon and then every five minutes, illustrating his stance against socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Haakon
Norway
Henry Mitchell MacCracken
New York University
Socialist Workingamen
Miner from Alaska Robs Partner at Gunpoint in City Room
James Waugh, a recent arrival from Alaska, held up his partner Thomas Griffith at 1408 Third Ave using a gun and took $50. He was arrested after returning to the room when detectives arrived. Griffith claims the money was owed, while Waugh says Griffith refused to pay. The incident drew a large crowd amid rumors as both men are newly arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Waugh
Alaska
Thomas Griffith
Griffith
Waugh
Adams and Clark
Nat Goodwin Turned Down in Marriage Plans
Edna Goodrich returns from France announcing plans to wed Harry McMillan of Berkeley, California on June 10. Nat Goodwin, the actor, had sailed to Paris to head off the match but she chose McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edna Goodrich
France
Harry McMillan
Berkeley
Cal
Goldfields
Nev
Nat Goodwin
Paria
Mise Goodrich
McMillan
Referendum on Liquor License Renewal for William Sutherland
Mayor Miller reports a mobilized movement to require a voter referendum on renewing William Sutherland liquor license at the Alaska building. Petitions will be circulated seeking an initiative and referendum vote under the latest law with signatures from over 1,000 registered voters from the March election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
William Sutherland
Alaska
First Girl Cop Takes A Prisoner In Evanston
In Evanston Illinois a policewoman named Emma Boyer, athletic daughter of a local judge, arrests Joe Copeland for a petty offense and fines him two dollars. She orders him to the livery stable, retrieves the money, and tells her father she may quit policing unless she receives a badge and salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
Evanton
Guuiat College
High Brows
Bins
Emma Boyer
Joe Copeland
Shudge
Copeland
Chisan
Court Justifies Law of the Gun
Melleur, who was arrested for drawing a gun and ordering Joseph Dutean from his office at 213 Collinge building, was discharged by Police Judge Gordon yesterday afternoon. The case was dismissed after the witness testified Dutean claimed to have evidence about a Seattle woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melleur
Joseph Dutean
Collinge Building
Gordon
Dutean
Seattle
Molleur
Dutcan
Pioneer Seattle Matron Harriet Maidment Dies at 98
Harriet Maidment a Seattle pioneer since 1868 died last night at her daughter Mrs C R Fraech's home 610 Senecast Born in St Ives England May 26 1828 She is survived by son Richard Maidment and daughter Mrs M Prasch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Maidment
Seattle
C. R. Fraech
St. Ives
England
Richard Maidment
M. Prasch
Joseffy Club Meeting With Mrs Burkhardt at Fairweather
The Joseffy club will meet Tuesday with Mrs D J Burkhardt at Fairweather across Lake Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseffy Club
D. JL Burkhardt
Fairweather
Lake Washington
Sailor Stabbed in San Francisco Saloon Fight
In an early morning altercation at a San Francisco saloon, William Nagte of the U S battleship Minnesota sustained likely fatal knife wounds, and F T Hurna of the Presidio was stabbed in the left groin. Edward T Reilly is held on suspicion of the stabbings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William Nagte
Minnesota
F. T. Hurna
Presidio
Edward T Reilly
Leonard to Speak on Christian Defence at Dreamland Rink
Mr. Frank H. Leonard of Brooklyn will deliver the annual lecture on Christian Defence at Dreamland rink tomorrow at 3 PM under the auspices of First Church of Chautauqua Belentiat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Leonard
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dreamland Rink
Firat Chuggh
Chetat
Belentiat
Socialist Party Pledges Constructive Program In Europe
Chicago May 16 The Socialist Party votes 145 to 43 to adopt the constructive program of European democrats and commit to policy of inaction until in power. Party will push municipal ownership short hours and end child labor. Morris Hilgelt reelected international secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Socialist Party Today
European “Democrats
Morria Hilgelt
Japanese Porter Beaten With Bottle in Street Fight
Yama a Japanese porter was beaten on the head with a beer bottle cutting forehead and nose. Patrolman Hart arrested Yama who waited for a physician at police headquarters. Yama claims K Kano provoked the assault and Kano was picked up for investigation. Yoshida booked as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yama
Hart
K. Kano
Kano
Sirthav
K. Yoshida
Health and Sanitation lecture opens series at church
Dr FS Bourne health officer delivered a lecture on Health and Sanitation at the Epiphany Chapel church on Madrona Heights. The event marked the first in a monthly series to be held at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FS Bourne
Fipiphany Ept
Madrona Height
Twilled Linen 6U It Garment Description From Old Fashioned Suit
Description of a historical twilled linen outfit featuring a wide circular skirt with four stitched folds, a straight coat ending above the ankle, and long sleeves gathered into a high shaped cuff. The text notes wine usage for illustration and mentions ruination in the garment.
Body Found Near San Juan Fish Pier
Gue Nelson at the San Juan Fish Co plant discovered a man about 40 floating near the pier at the foot of Pike. The body, in a dark suit with a soft shirt and binetie, had no identification and carried a silver watch in the vest. It had been in water for about six weeks and was taken to Bonney-Watson undertaking establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gue Nelson
San Juan Fish Co
Pike At
Fish Company
Bonney-Wateon Undertaking Establishment
California Crew Arrives to Race Washington Eight
The University of California crew arrives from the South aboard the Governor and camps near the campus to race the University of Washington eight on June 2. The squad includes manager Tyssowski coach Garnett rowers Digman Dali Schroeder Ashley H Ashley Robertson Davidson Witter captain Meyers coxswains McStaden Randall. The visiting rowers are in top form and vow to give Washington a tough fight while the state varsity crew trains at a rapid pace, aiming to shave four and a half minutes from last year’s four mile time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Universality of Washington
Governor
University
Tyssowski
B. J. Garnett
Digman
Dali
Schroeder
Ashley
H. Ashley
Robertson
Davidson
Witter
Meyers
No Match for Wife in Seattle Divorce Case
Willem Fahrig testified in superior court that his wife smashed china on his head and even swallowed tooth powder to poison him. Judge A W Frater granted the divorce. Also, Mrs Argenta G Keith sought a divorce from Harvey Keith claiming he dissipated 16000 in gambling and affairs since their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Fahrig
A W. Frater
Judge Frater
Fahrig
Thaw Readies Testimony In Own Defense In New York
In Poughkeepsie on May 16 Harry K Thaw appeared without his usual smile as he prepared to testify likely later today. Dr Evans who has testified in prior trials said Thaw appeared sane based on observations at Matteawan and noted Thaw asked why he should testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Graham
Evans
Thaw
Matteawan
Shooting of 14 year old girl in private car near Fish
Ray Wilkerson, charged with shooting Helen Corrett the 14 year old daughter of an Iron Mountain railroad official, in her father's private car near Fish Missouri, was captured by a posse at Bluff Missouri about 30 miles from the scene. The motive is said revenge. The girl is in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
ST. Louis
Ray Wilkerson
Helen Corrett
Iron Mountain Railroad
Fish
Sue
At Bluff
Wilkerson
Oriental Liners To Withdraw From Trade
San Francisco May 16. Rumors of subside impacts and interstate action lead to the Occidental and Oriental company ceasing operations within 30 days. Office employees have been notified. It is hinted the Pacific Mall company may also discontinue service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Occidental & Oriental Company
Pacific Mall Company
Port Blakely Mill Offers 26 Houses and 100 Cabins for Rent
The Port Blakely Mill proposes summer rentals with transportation included. A bayside location and good roads promise easy boating access. Inspect Sunday at 10 o’clock from Galbrat ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Blakely Mill Company
Galbratthe Fiork
Ruef Trial Nears End in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 16 the Ruef trial resumed with James J. Gallagher on the stand to connect Ruef with the board of supervisors. Gallagher claimed he received about $28,000 in bribes as part of the rafting plans. The defense and prosecution aimed to finish the case today with sessions scheduled for this afternoon and tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ruef
Board of Supervisors
James JL
Gallagher
Kuef
Harriman Sees Bright Cine Vial and Gold Lining
Washington report quotes E. H. Harriman as optimistic about railroads financing their own needs. He praises railroad management over the past six months, notes excellent crop prospects and bumper yields, and says Supreme Court decisions have calmed agitation against railroads. He avoids comment on recent freight-rate increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. H. Harriman
Supreme Court
Battleships to Enter Drydock in Puget Sound Yard
Seven battleships will go into drydock at the navy yard Puget Sound in June after the Atlantic fleet finishes its cruise. The vessels include Georgia New Jersey Rhode Island Virginia Illinois Missouri and Kearsarge from the Second and Fourth divisions. Alabama and Maine will also go into drydock at Hunters Point on May 29 and May 23 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Puget
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Virginia
Illinois
Missouri
Kearsarge
Alabama
Maine
Hunters Point
Mysterious Farmhouse Murders Shock Matteawan NJ
William Shepard his wife and servant Miss Jennie Bendy were killed in the Matteawan Shepard farmhouse during the night. The assassin remains unknown and their one year old child was possibly fatally shot. A farm hand is missing and a search continues. No motive is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikatunk
N. J
William Shepard
Jennie Bendy
Shepard
Matteawan
Alamo Club Offers Evening Event at Meydenbauer Bay
In Tacoma on May 16 Mrs. Marie Gandy obtained an absolute divorce from Clinton E Gandy after a short hearing. The husband had been jailed for a year for handcuffing her to a bedpost and beating her with a razor strop. The court ruled in favor of Mrs. Gandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Club
Meydenbauer Bay
Tacoma
Marie Gandy
Clinton E Gandy
Clifford
Woman Saved by Dogs at Lake Washington
Mrs. Matilda Johnson, 42, nearly drowned near Madrona park when she waded into Lake Washington. Her two dogs Bruno and Dude alerted Cushman, who waded out and rescued her. Police investigate whether she jumped or walked in, noting her health was poor and pneumonia risk looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Johnson
RE. Union
Lake Washington
Madrona Park
Bruno
Johnson
Dude
C. F. Cushman
Anton M. Johnson
Public Buildings Appropriation Bill Advances in Washington
The house public buildings committee reports an appropriation bill with state site allocations including Everett 15000, Olympia 20000, Walla Walla 20000, and Bellingham listed among the Washington items. The notice details the sites and budget for capital projects across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House Public Buildings Committee
Everett
Olympia
Walla Walla
Bellingham
Hotels and Hoarding Houses Guide From Denver Rio Grande
Vacation seekers gain access to a new publication from the Denver and Rio Grande passenger department titled Hotels and Hoarding Houses. It lists hotels accommodations and rates at Rocky Mountain resorts for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
The
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
President Roosevelt dismissal of soldier upheld by judge
In New York on May 16 Judge Hough upheld the presidents right to summarily dismiss Oscar W. Reid of the Twenty-fifth Infantry for alleged riot involvement at Browns ville Texas. Reid sued for 122 dollars in wages from dismissal to enlistment end. the court ruled for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Roosevelt
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Tex
Hough
United States District Court
Oscar W. Reid
Stimson
Northwest Interscholastic Track Meet Opens This Afternoon
The most important interscholastic track meet in the northwest is set for this afternoon on the varsity campus. If the field remains usable the events will proceed as scheduled. A total of 145 athletes from 11 high schools will compete, each school limited to 12 entries to favor outsiders. Medals for first to third are gold silver and bronze, with the top high school team earning a silver cup donated by Fred J. Carver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Fred J. Carver
Battleship sightseeing boats operate at Pier 2
Teo runs daily round trips from Pier 2 for 60 cents each, offering visitors a view of battleships.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yoshimura
McCord
Sory
Toubimura
Judee
Supreme Bench
the Today
King
Seattle Star
Socialista
King Maakon
United Preas
Toap Lake
Spelger & Hurlbut
William
Miss Emma Boyer
Mag. Maidment
Fredlund, Hornberg
Larbon
Pike St
Frigco
Christian Science
Socialist Party
CATE
DR. Bournes
Ucus
Oriental Liners
Arcede Aboen
Harriman
Bremerton
Piper & Taft's
M. Johnson
North Yakima
Senate
NEW Hotel Guide
the Washington Trust Company OF
J. W. Cline A
Kerry
W. Godwin
John Schram
W. P. Trimble
George F. Stone
William Piggott
First Avenue and
Madison Street
Navy Yard City
Pier 2
Yesler Way
Charleston Dock
Bremerton Development Co. Incorporated
American Bank
Madison and
Second Ave
Ind
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!